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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.14, 181.53 and 66.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.14, 181.53 and 66.87 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.14 : 181.53 = 66.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.14/181.53 = 66.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.14x = 181.53 × 66.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.14x = 12,138.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,138.91/121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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